MRI spectrum of avascular necrosis of femoral head in patients treated for COVID-19.
Khan Akhtar AliLingxiao HeJianwen LiWeikai ZhangBahebieergan TasikenHui HuangPublished in: Hip international : the journal of clinical and experimental research on hip pathology and therapy (2024)
The study concludes that AVN occurred in 6% of individuals who underwent conventional therapy for COVID-19 and experienced hip discomfort. In these settings (post COVID-19), normal MRI results were more typical, and mild AVN (Stage I) was a frequent finding in MRI scans that were positive.